Special Thanks Go Out To The Following People :
* First And Foremost I Want To Thank God Because He's Guided Me To This Destiny And In All I Do*
Julie Barry- My Best Friend,Inspiration, Angel On Earth. Thanks For Never Giving Up On Me And Never Letting Me Give Up On Myself. You Mean The World To Me.
Jill Smith- Thanks For Being My Friend When I Needed One The Most. Your Friendship and Support Still Means A Lot To Me
Big Steve Sellers- Webmaster/Friend And Pro Wrestler. Thanks For Helping Me Keep This Site Running, And For Helping Me Escape From Evil People
The Late Scott Dennis Sr. - The Man Who Was Responsible For exposing me to Kenpo Karate, R.I.P. 1955-2003.
Jeff Benett- My Friend/ Ninjutsu And Kendo Training Partner And Meditation Teacher. Thanks For Helping Tap Into Abilities That I Never Knew I Even Had
Tony Henson- My Friend/ Boxing Trainer. Thanks For Teaching The Importance Of The Bob and Weave As Well As Much More.
Tim Kirby- My Friend, Tae Kwon Do and Streetfighting Sparring Partner. Thanks For Helping Me Test The Fine Points Of Black Talon Gung Fu.
Lance Corporal David A. Jones Jr. USMC - Friend/Escrima Sparring Partner. Thanks For Helping In The Developement Of Black Talon Gung Fu's Stickfighting System.
Justin Smith- Friend/ Another One Of My Streetfighting Sparring Partners. Thanks For Opening My Eyes To Some Of The Loop-Holes Of The System By Challenging My Skills.
Sifu Bill Price- My Jeet Kune Do And Filipino Martial Arts Instructor/Mentor, Friend, And Fellow Private Investigator. Thank You So Much For Taking Me Under Your Wing And Helping Become A Private Investigator As Well As Guiding Me On My Search For Truth Through Combat.
Mr. Tony Cerito- The Man Responsible For Exposing Me To Wing Chun Gung Fu.
Sensei Michael Stimmler- The Founder/Head Instructor Of Nine Rings Collective And A Friend. Thanks For Helping Me Improve Black Gung Fu.
Sijo Adriano Emperado- Founder Of Kajukenbo Which Was The Inspiration For My System Black Talon Gung Fu.
Master Roger Koo- Head Instructor and Founder Of Koo Self Defense System. Thanks For Teaching The Fitness Aspects Of Your System Which Helped Me Develop Some Of The Fitness Training For Black Talon Gung Fu.
Sihing Eric Tutterow- My Wing Tsun Kung Fu Instructor/Mentor and Friend. Thank You So Much For Helping Me Get Back On The Path Of Self-Discovery.
Sifu Jeff Webb- Sihing Tutterow's Instructor And A Senior Instructor For Grandmaster Leung Ting's International WingTsun Association - North American Section. Thank You For Welcoming Me Into The Association With Open Arms.
The Presas Family- Thank You All For Exposing The World To Modern Arnis, It's An Amazing Art And It's Changed My Life.
Datu Kelly S. Worden- My Arnis/ Kali/Escrima Training Advisor. Your Kind Words And No Nonsense Approach To Self-Defense Have Shown Me The Importance Of Seeking One's Own Path The Warrior Arts.
Sifu Michael C. Johnson- Head Instructor at Shockwave Self Defense/Criminalogist, Mentor And Friend. Thanks For The Advice And Help You've Given On Getting My Business Up And Running.
Carrie Panter- One Of My Close Friends Like A Sister. Your Friendship Has Been An Amazing Gift.
Michelle Olsen-Another One Of My Close Friend/Sister. Your Kindness And Unconditional Friendship Has Blessed Me In So Many Wonderful Ways.
Melanie Olsen-Another Close Friend/Sister Who Encouraged Me To Become A Martial Arts Instructor.
Coach James Jones My-Middle School/High School Weightlifting Coach And Friend. Thanks For Teaching Me How To Keep My Body Strong And Fit Which Has Helped Stay Healthy.
Mrs. Cheri Edward- My High School Computer Tech Teacher. Thanks For Giving Me The Tools And Knowlege That Helped Me Specialize In Computer-Related Investigations.
Mr. William Bramlett- My High School Graphic Arts Teacher. Thanks For Giving Me The Knowledge That Enabled Me To Create This Website.
Mr. Bob Pinkard- My High School Career Prep Teacher. Thanks For Showing Me How To Set Goals In My Career.
Mrs. Georgia Hough- My High School Government And Junior Achievement Teacher. Thank You So Much For Teaching The Class Where The Concept For Black Talon Services Was Born.
Mrs. Gwen "Granny" Marler- My 12th Grade English Teacher. Thanks For Tapping Into Your Well Of Endless Knowledge To Help Mold Me And Countless Members Of My Generation.
Capt. Leonard Gandy- Friend/Mentor With The Cartersville Police Department. Thanks For Exposing Me To World Of Computer Investigations.
Dustin Piper- My first pupil and brother in arms. Keep on kickin' ass and never give up on your dreams bro !!!!
*Last But Not Least I'd Like To Thank All The People Who Told Me This Would Never Happen (You All Know Who You Are) I'll Bet That Crow Tastes So Good !!!
